Awards

The Cheesecake Factory ranked #27 and was the only restaurant company to be named on this prestigious list.

2018

Named one of the FORTUNE "Best Workplaces for Diversity"

The Cheesecake Factory ranked #14 of this prestigious list that recognizes companies that create inclusive cultures for women, people of color, LGBTQ people, employees who are Boomers or older, and people who have disabilities.

2017

Named one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies To Work For®"

The Cheesecake Factory ranked #48 on this prestigious list.

2017

Named Casual Dining Restaurant Brand of the Year in the Harris Poll EquiTrend®

The Nation’s Restaurant News MenuMasters Award recognizes restaurants and their culinary teams for their “outstanding dedication and achievement in product introductions that set new standards in the industry based on menu innovation.”

The Cheesecake Factory was voted favorite casual-dining restaurant in this national survey of diners.

2011

Best Practices Award - People Report

This prestigious award is a special honor and is given in recognition of outstanding performance in management retention, hourly employee retention, composite diversity, year over year improvement and community involvement.

2010

Zagat Survey - Best Desserts and Best Salads

Over 6,500 food fans weighed voting on the best burgers, salads, coffee and more. The Cheesecake Factory picked up honors for Best Desserts and Best Salads in the 'Full Service Chain' category.

2010

Halo Gold Award - Best Cause Marketing Event

During September Hunger Action Month in 2009, The Cheesecake Factory embarked on a month long coast-to-coast 'Drive Out Hunger' Tour™. Cheesecake enthusiasts visited the tour stops and received a complimentary slice of Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake™ when they donated cans of soup for local food banks.

2009

Commitment to People Award from the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers

The Cheesecake Factory Founder & CEO, David Overton, is this year’s recipient of the CHART award. Created in 1993, this prestigious award is given annually to a CHART member's CEO/president in the hospitality industry who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the development of his or her associates.

2009

Choice in Chains Gold Award in "Casual Dining" from Restaurants and Institutions Magazine

More than 3,100 consumers were asked to rate nearly 120 chain restaurants in the magazine's annual Consumers' Choice in Chains survey across eight customer satisfaction attributes: food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, reputation and convenience. Now in its 28th year, the Restaurants & Institutions award is a highly coveted honor and is recognized as a measure of success and guest satisfaction by restaurant chains across the country.

The SPIRIT Award is presented to a restaurant or food service operator who believes in enhancing employee satisfaction, which ultimately leads to achieving guest satisfaction. Winning companies have demonstrated excellence in areas relating to workforce recruitment, hiring, retention, education and training.

Over 6,000 fans weighed in with their opinions on the best bets in value, salads, coffee and more. The Cheesecake Factory was a top pick in 5 categories!

2008

Choice in Chains Gold Award in "Casual Dining" from Restaurants and Institutions

More than 3,100 consumers were asked to rate nearly 120 chain restaurants in the magazine's annual Consumers' Choice in Chains survey across eight customer satisfaction attributes: food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, reputation and convenience. Now in its 28th year, the Restaurants & Institutions award is a highly coveted honor and is recognized as a measure of success and guest satisfaction by restaurant chains across the country.

For the second consecutive year, consumers gave The Cheesecake Factory the top rating among casual dining concepts.

2003

Executive of the Year Award - David Overton from Restaurants and Institutions Magazine

Established in 1937, Restaurants and Institutions Magazine was a trade publication and web site serving the information needs of foodservice professionals at chains, independent restaurants, hotels and institutions.

2003

MenuMasters Award from Nation's Restaurant News

The Cheesecake Factory Corporate Chef, Robert Okura, was honored with the "Chef Innovator Award" for his outstanding contributions to foodservice research and development.

2003

The NRN 50: R&D Culinarians Award from Nation's Restaurant News

Corporate Chef Robert Okura was awarded the title of "one of the top 50 Research and Development Culinarians" in the country.

The Cheesecake Factory was honored with the "Best Spirits Program" award, which recognizes outstanding beverage programs, cutting-edge creativity and efforts that set the beverage standards for the rest of the industry.